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Media Five CoFSE:3824 63 PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 1.73. GuruFocus rates FSE:3824 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of 円613.47 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Media Five Co ranks better than 65.68% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-24), Media Five Co's share price is 円725.00. Media Five Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 円436.57. Hence, Media Five Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for Media Five Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:3824'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.94 Med: 1.73 Max: 10.32
Current: 1.66
During the past 13 years, Media Five Co's highest PB Ratio was 10.32. The lowest was 0.94. And the median was 1.73.
FSE:3824's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.68% of 2634
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.345
vs FSE:3824: 1.66
During the past 12 months, Media Five Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Media Five Co was 13.70% per year. The lowest was -12.50% per year. And the median was 2.40% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Media Five Co PB Ratio Related Terms
Media Five Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Media Five Co's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Media Five Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Media Five Co PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Media Five Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Media Five Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Media Five Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Media Five Co (FSE:3824) has a PB Ratio of 1.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.73. Over the past decade, Media Five Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 10.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #904 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 34.3%.
Is Media Five Co's PB Ratio too high?
Media Five Co's current PB Ratio of 1.66 is near median its 10-year median of 1.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.94 to a high of 10.32. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Media Five Co's value of 1.66 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #904 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Media Five Co has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Media Five Co's PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Media Five Co ranks #904 out of 2634 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Media Five Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.35. Media Five Co's value of 1.66 is 29.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Media Five Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.94 to 10.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.73 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Media Five Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.35, based on 2,634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Media Five Co's current PB Ratio of 1.66 is 29.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Media Five Co and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Media Five Co's current PB Ratio is 1.66, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Media Five Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co (FSE:3824) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円613.47, compared to a current price of 円725.00 — trading 18.2% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.66, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.73 and 29.2% below the Software industry median of 2.35. Media Five Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Media Five Co (FSE:3824), the current PB Ratio is 1.66 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Media Five Co (FSE:3824) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Media Five Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of 円725.00 is trading 18.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円613.47.
GuruFocus considers Media Five Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FSE:3824:
PB Ratio: 1.66 (near median its 10-year median of 1.73)
GF Value™: 円613.47 vs. price of 円725.00 (18.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Software median (#904 of 2634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:3824 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Media Five Co is a Japanese firm engaged in the provision of software development-related information technology (IT) engineers to computer companies. It develops customized system integration software, including a sales management system for cram schools. It also has a restaurant and childcare services business.
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